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Bushra

/boosh-RAH/

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Meaning

Good news, glad tidings

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic بشرى
Urdu بشریٰ
Persian بوشرا
Turkish Büşra
Bengali বুশরা
Pashto بشری

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Bushra stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Good news, glad tidings', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Bushra has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Bushra comes from the Arabic root b-sh-r, the same root behind Bashir, meaning "to bring good news." It is translated as "glad tidings," a word used in the Quran (3:126, 10:64, and elsewhere) for divine good news.

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Etymology

From the same Arabic root as Bashir, ب-ش-ر (b-sh-r, 'good news'). Bushra means 'glad tidings.'

Islamic Significance

Used in the Quran for joyful news, including the announcement of a righteous child to several prophets' families.

Quranic Connection

Appears in verses including 12:19.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.